Teacher charged in sex case involving teenager

A teacher who has been honored for excellence in education has been charged with criminal sodomy and electronic solicitation of a teenager.

Jeremy Way, 42, has been placed on leave from St. James Academy, where he has taught for several years and received accolades. Shawnee police told school administrators that they were investigating Way last week.

The Kansas City, Kan., diocese was told that the charges against Way involve no children from the school or the church where he was a youth group volunteer. Investigators said the case involves a 14-year-old boy that they accuse Way of soliciting over the Internet.

"(These are) very serious charges," said defense attorney Paul Morrison. "And as always the case, there's usually a lot more to the story than what most people might think."

People at St. James Academy said they were shocked by the news. They said Jeremy Way was a highly regarded and well-liked teacher.

Way made no comments as he left the courthouse Tuesday afternoon. He is free on bond and under orders to avoid minors and stay off the Internet. He's due back in court May 9.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and they'd like to hear from anyone who may have additional information.

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